Supervisory IT Program Manager
What you'd do
This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT). OIT is responsible for implementation of information technologies that are aligned with business strategies of the VA, from Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) and Corporate offices.
Major duties
Major Duties: Identify Business Owner needs and technical requirements. Conduct strategic planning, tactical planning, project execution, operations, administrative efficiency, and productivity in relationship to fiscal, acquisition, staffing, and communications of OIT programmatic activities. Conduct comprehensive program assessments measuring VA information systems compliance with federal government oversight as well as VA policies, procedures, and practices. Collaborate with VA offices and staff, other OIT pillars, vendors, contractors, and others in government and industry to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of OIT. Manage every aspect of delivering, operating, and maintaining the product, from formulating and prioritizing requirements with the business Product Owner to design, development, acquisition and delivery of capabilities, change management, and ultimate retirement of obsolete functions. Perform as the IT System Steward responsible for system owner deliverables to the IT System Owner This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: Cybersecurity Code: 801 T0174: Perform needs analysis to determine opportunities for new and improved business process solutions. T0207: Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support. T0208: Provide recommendations for possible improvements and upgrades. Work Schedule: M-F, 8AM-4:30PM Compressed/Flexible: Compressed/flexible schedule available at the manager's discretion Telework: Yes Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Program Manager/PD19429A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work Environment: The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risk or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2026. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience in management of IT software products/projects including modernization of complex IT software products in both cloud and on-premise environments utilizing Agile and DevOps methodologies including acquisition, solutioning, development, modification, modernization, integration, enhancement, deployment, sustainment, and product decommissioning, AND Selective Placement Factor: At least one current industry standard program/project management certification such as PMP, FAC P/PM, or DAWIA. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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